A former U.S. Army master sergeant as been arrested in Brentwood on warrants from Hopkinsville, Ky., on more than 100 counts of sexual abuse of a minor, according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

James Johnson, 31, was arrested June 20, 2012. on charges of sexual abuse of a minor in Christian County, Ky., but was released on bond the same day. When he did not appear for his court date on Sept. 16, 2013, a warrant was issued for his arrest. The Army classified Johnson as a deserter Nov. 6.

Johnson was listed as the third most wanted fugitive by the Army.

Johnson, formerly of the 506th Infantry Regiment at Fort Campell, was arrested Wednesday afternoon. He is charged with 120 counts of sexual abuse of a child under 12 years old.

Johnson was transferred to the U.S. Army's custody on Thursday. In addition to his charges in Hopkinsville, Ky., he is also charged by the U.S. Army as a deserter.